I just wanted to pipe in and cheer you on for being brave enough to try it again. To go along with that, I’d suggest not being so hard on yourself. :-) I know this comes off as one of those “easier said than done things,” which I get. But it’s something I’ve had to learn as I’ve gone since beginning therapy again. I can’t tell you the number of times I chided myself for not being “good” or “successful” with therapy because I wasn’t opening up quick enough or meeting some other criteria I told myself would indicate I was doing this right. Therapy has started being effective for me once I took a deep breath and allowed myself to surrender to the process, and stop putting so much pressure on myself to adhere to some imaginary timeline that I was creating for myself.

I will say I have also learned that I have to be an advocate for myself throughout the process. This has taken me some time (and a number of “failed” therapy attempts) to learn. Even if, as other have already mentioned, this just means bringing this issue up with your therapist and going from there.

I always feel a little better when I remind myself that everyone’s therapy journey is unique.

You’re doing great!